Ricardosup
RICARDOSUP
A Design Alternative
Paddle Description
Welcome, my name is Ricardo. I'm a designer and artisan of stand up paddles utilizing wood, paracord, fiberglass, graphics and epoxy. The goal is to build the lightest recreational performance paddle possible unique to its owner.
In 2013 I began building my own SUP's purely for the joy and satisfaction. I discovered a market gap for light weight wood SUP's. 11 years and 150+ paddles later the passion hasn't waned. My 82" paulownia paddle weighs 20.7 oz.;
shorter paddles weigh even less !
Paddle Description
A Design Alternative
Paddle Description
- The blade is wood cored with epoxy saturated paracord edging; then wrapped in fiberglass cloth and epoxy
- The shaft is oval, hollow, tapered and coated with epoxy; it may or may not be sheathed in fiberglass
- The hollow handle is round, sized for comfort and sheathed in fiberglass and epox
A Design Alternative
A Design Alternative
A Design Alternative
I use the acronyms TSUP (Traditional), ASUP (Alternative) and CSUP (Custom) Stand Up Paddle to describe designs.
TSUP is a typical design of T-handle on top, blade on the bottom.
ASUP is a non-typical design. It has an integrated T-handle/blade on top as well as a blade on the bottom.
I designed the ASUP to increase paddling enjoyment. The result is both ends of the paddle are symmetrical for use when seated or kneeling yet no sacrifice in traditional design performance is experienced when standing. Paddlers of varying skill levels have used it and are resolute in their positive reviews.
PRO's:
- Speed / Power / Control
- Added Range
- Rapid Bracing
- Added strength
CON's:
- Bigger to carry and store
- Heavier by approximately 4 oz. - it's light to start with
CSUP entails one off wood weaving, mixing of woods, and different blade and or shaft design and or shaping,
Wood Selection
Paulownia and Western Red Cedar Pricing
A Design Alternative
Paulownia and Western Red Cedar are my go to woods. The left paddle above is made of paulownia highlighted with walnut. Hardwoods add strength and beauty.
Paulownia and Western Red Cedar Pricing
Paulownia and Western Red Cedar Pricing
Paulownia and Western Red Cedar Pricing
TSUP is $350
ASUP is $480
CSUP is $750
Budget Priced Hemlock and Basswood
Paulownia and Western Red Cedar Pricing
Paulownia and Western Red Cedar Pricing
TSUP is $180
ASUP is $260
It's a minimal flex round hollow hemlock shaft/basswood blade (excellent for racing and speed); at 82" long - it weighs 23 oz.!